windows 8.1 released by microsoft - large touch screen monitor

Microsoft has released its long term
Wait for Windows 8.
Upgrade to free download from Thursday.
It addresses some of the complaints about Windows 8, a completely different operating system that tries to bridge the gap between tablets and PCs. Windows 8.
1 still has a dual world created by Windows 8 when it was released in last October.
On the one hand, it is characterized by touch
Similar to the enable tile interface in a tablet.
On the other hand, the keyboard and mouse still occupy the old desktop mode.
Update added some new fingersand gesture-
Friendly and quick way to touch
Based on the application, while restoring some respect for the desktop mode used by billions of PC users.
As sales of traditional desktops and laptops continue to decline, the news comes as consumers are spending money on the latest smartphones and tablets.
This is also a time of change for Microsoft, because Microsoft is Wash, Wash.
The company focuses on devices and services, not just software.
Earlier this month, Microsoft bought Nokia's mobile phone business and patents for more than $7 billion.
Microsoft is also looking for a new CEO to replace Steven.
Ballmer announced last month that he plans to retire next year. The Window 8.
1 for the current owner of Windows 8, the update is free.
You can buy it from 7 in the morning. m.
ET Thursday in New York is the beginning of Friday in New Zealand.
Just find it in the Windows Store app.
It may take several hours for the update to reach everyone.
Computers with Windows 8.
On Friday local time, sales will begin for those already installed.
This is also the time when people can buy brackets --
A separate copy of Windows 8. 1.
The range of changes from appearance to improved functionality includes: restoring respect for desktop startup me: the launch button goes back to desktop mode, though not as it was before Windows 8 appeared.
Before Windows 7 and, click Start to display programs and important folders in the list.
Now, with a click on Start, you can go back to the new tile interface, where you can open the program by clicking or clicking on the tiles.
Long press will bring up key settings such as control panel.
Boot to the desktop: you can now start the machine in desktop mode, bypassing the tiles in a short time.
This eliminates some headaches for companies that want to use Windows 8 but don't want to buy touch --
Screen monitor for each employee.
Touch and gesture update screen keyboard swipe: The screen keyboard now includes the ability to type numbers or punctuation by going up or away from certain keys on the standard "QWERTY" layout, no need to switch between numbers and letter layouts.
You can also choose from the suggested words
Use the side swipe and tap on the virtual space bar to stream. Gesture-
Enabled app: you can now wave in front of the air-
Face the camera to get a response.
For example, in the new app Bing Food & Drink, right-to-
Left wave Flip recipe page in hands free mode.
Faster tile organization: you can move them by clicking and holding the window tiles with your fingers.
The other few taps allow you to resize them with one of the four sizes.
In previous versions you have to go back to the mouse or touchpad and then right-
Click on the tile to do this and you are limited to two sizes.
Easier access to the app: as long as you don't swipe up from the bottom edge, finding all your apps just needs to slide up on your start screen.
Before that, you have to swipe up from the bottom edge and click the all apps button.
Small and convenient automatic update: The application is updated in the background, replacing the continuous reminder to update the application by yourself to the Windows Store.
Smaller tablet: Windows 8.
1 now has a home screen that looks good in portrait mode on screens with diagonal sizes of 7 inch to 8 inch.
Lock screen access: you can now take Skype calls or take photos on the lock screen without having to log in.
Just slide down.
You can also set up other apps such as Twitter to send notifications when the screen is locked.
Features change in Windows 8 for better multitasking.
1, you can run up to four applications at the same time, double the previous number, although you need a lot of high
Resolution Monitor to do this (
On your own, Microsoft's Surface tablet is not big enough, more than two).
Instead of limiting yourself to a larger window and a slender window, you can use the slider that moves to one side to resize the pane.
This is still not as good as in Windows 7 or desktop mode, where you can open dozens of items that can be resized horizontally, vertically and diagonally.
Many app makers haven't adapted yet, meaning some apps still look trivial even if you want them to take up half of the screen.
Global search: typing on tiles-
Multiple search results will be displayed based on the Start screen-if applicable —
From your computer, Web and Windows app store.
If you are looking for a musician, you will see a list of popular songs that can be played using Xbox Music, if it is a celebrity (
Like President Obama.
You will see resumes, videos and other information.
Before that, you must select the search location on the app, settings, computer files, or the Internet.
Mail update: Standard-
The problem Mail app now has a "power pane" on the left"
There are updated folders on social networks such as Facebook on hand, favorite contacts and information on newsletters.
Some of these features are only available for Microsoft accounts such as Hotmail and Outlook. com, though.
A new "scan" command can delete multiple messages with just a few taps.
Better Browsing: in the tiled version of Internet Explorer, you are no longer limited to 10 open tabs.
Previously, when you tried to open more pages, the page was automatically closed with no prompts.
You can open any number now.
Even better, you can display two different sites side by side, as you have been able to do before Windows 8 appeared.
Fun stuffXbox music refresh: the music streaming app now optimizes playback by having a layout with more listings and smaller photos.
It also adds the ability to create playlists from any website by clicking a few buttons.
When on an artist-featured site, slide in from the right edge, click the Share button, and click the music button.
It will create a song playlist based on these artists and then you can play it for free.
Image editing: picture editor with pre
The update comes with setting effects that allow photo retouching, cropping, contrast changes, and other features.
Xbox One integration: If you start playing videos purchased on Xbox video on your tablet and then watch the rest on Microsoft's upcoming gaming console Xbox One, you can leave from you